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2023 Hell City Hottie Trophy Models Ohio
Official Hell City Hotties 2023
Columbus Trophy Models
TARA HOUSTON
Say Hell-o to Tara!
Hi! My name is Tara, I fell in love with the art of body modifications about 16 years ago. I fell in love with the passion & dedication, and most of all the opportunity it gives to express individuality. My art helped me to gain my confidence & I started modeling in 2018. I’ve gotten to travel & meet so many new amazing people since then. I placed 2nd in the Hell City Hotties competition in 2019 and look forward to being on the stage again. Although the pandemic set things back a bit, I’m excited for a new beginning. I’m a Vet Tech during the week & I bartend during nights & some weekends. My hobbies are painting, dancing, reading, & caring for and finding forever homes for animals wherever I can be of help.
CHECK OUT MORE OF TARA HERE
Remixx
Say Hell-o to Remixx
Remixx is a model based in northeastern Ohio who has modeled since she was a kid and “absolutely love it”! Recently, she just got her associates degree in music production and has so much fun producing my music! @86remixx loves traveling and meeting cool new people, while having the opportunity to travel and work with other incredible creatives is always amazing! Most importantly, she is a mom of 2 awesome kids who are growing up way too fast! Be sure to step to the @hell_city mainstage to say HellOhh to Remixx!
photo by: @ritualintimates @madisonpants
CHECK OUT MORE OF REMIXX HERE
Jenn Rattiner
Say Hell-o to Jenn!
My name is Jenn Rattiner, I’m 32 years old, representing Dayton, Ohio the “Gem City”. I make handmade jewelry, ( @the_rattlesnake_bitch on IG), love horror movies, and I am a certified yoga instructor and aromatherapist. When I’m not hanging out with my 10 year old Siberian husky, you can find me hiking in the forest geeking out over different plant species.
CHECK OUT MORE OF JENN HERE!
Jenica
Say Hell-o to Jenny!
Hello, my name is Jenny, my love for tattoos started when I was younger, when I growing up around my uncles whom were heavily covered in tattoo/tattoo artists, it always inspired me, and made me want to become heavily tattooed/modified myself. I'm originally from New York, but I currently live in Texas. I love to travel for tattoo conventions, see different cities/states and explore new environments. I am a bartender on the days I don't travel to different conventions. I love to socialize and meet new people
Be sure to step up to the main stage to meet Hottie @jenny_linkinpark in person all weekend at The @hell_city Tattoo Fest in Columbus, Ohio this May 19th-21st at the luxurious @hyattregencycolumbus in booming downtown Columbus, Ohio!
CHECK OUT MORE OF JENICA HERE!
Mercedes
Say Hell-o to Mercedes!
Hi, my name is Mercedes, I'm a 25 year old bartender from West Virginia. My two favorite things are body mods and cars. I'm an extroverted introvert. And luckily for me I have two parents who are my biggest supporters and are so proud of who I've become!
Check out more of Mercedes HERE!
Miss Red
Say Hell-o to Miss Red!
I have been modeling off and on for about twelve years now. I have been in a few short films, music videos, part of a clothing brand and now a baby burlesque performer. When I'm not doing anything model related I am a full time graphic designer during the day for an adult company. Over the past few years I have started working on getting covered with tattoos as it has always been my dream to be a walking work of art! My love of tattoos started when I was younger watching both my parents getting tattoos. Nothing better than being a constant art piece for the rest of your life!
Check out Miss Red's Modeling Page HERE!
Check out Miss Red's Instagram HERE!
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Competition Schedule
12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions & Awards – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Asian Tattoo
*Best New School
*Best Biomech / Organic
*Best Abstract / Geometric
*Best Traditional
*Best Hand / Foot Tattoo
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
10 pm – *Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
10 pm - 11 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
12 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
8 pm – 11 pm – Competitions – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Small Color
*Best Small Black & Grey – (includes tribal)
*Most Unusual / Weird
*Best Arm/Leg Sleeve
*Best Backpiece / Chest Panel
*Worst Tattoo
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
10 pm – *Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
10 pm - 11 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
12 pm – 5 pm – Tattoo Competition Registration – $15 per entry- (Register at Main Stage)
5 pm – 8 pm – Competitions – (Main Stage)
Tattoo Awards Given after each category is finished being judged – Awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
*Best Large Color
*Best Large Black & Grey – (includes tribal)
*Best Portrait – (color or b&g)
*Best Overall Female
*Best Overall Male
*Artist of Show
*Best Wet Painter
*Best Booth Display
* Tattoo Of The Day Contest
7 pm – Tattoo Of The Day Contest! – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main Stage)
7 pm – 8 pm – Tattoo Awards Given – one of a kind custom HC awards given to winners by Hell City Hotties – (Main stage)
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FINE ART GALLERY AT HELL CITY TATTOO FEST
Ohio Second Floor Ballroom
If you’ve ever experienced Hell City, you’ll realize that the second floor of the festival is always booming with special events such as live painting, seminars, a tattoo theater and the fine art gallery, the Big Bar on 2, Hellywood and much more! As always, Hell City brings new and exciting events for the artists, collectors, enthusiasts and attendees and, every year, we listen to our artists and attendees as to what they would like to see at the fest. So, at the Columbus festival, we extended the room where the Wet Paint project takes place to create a brand-new second floor ballroom! This new and exciting addition to the second floor ballroom of Hell City now allows us to feature more tattooing as well as a variety of new shopping vendors including body jewelry, tattoo clothing, fine art prints, and various oddities that you won’t find any other tattoo convention!
New at Hell City Killumbus 2019! We’ve expanded our second floor ballroom to host even more extraordinary and talented tattoo artists! This will make 2019 the largest Hell City yet!
From flesh to canvas!
The Hell City Tattoo Festival Fine Art Gallery features many other works of art in various mediums. Works displayed in the fine art gallery are from attending Hell City tattoo artists who showcase their other talents including paintings, sculptures, and flash. Be sure to swing by the Fine Art Gallery to see Hell City artists take their art from flesh to canvas! Come feast your eyes on all of the incredible paintings that will blow your mind!
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Hell City Documentary Film LIVE at the main stage during Art Fusion.
The First ever tattoo documentary film about the legendary Hell City Tattoo Festival and the connection of fine art, tattooing and those that have dedicated their lives to the art form. Filmed for over 7 years at the Hell City Tattoo Festival, this in depth journey into the minds and world of tattoo artists and collectors sheds a new light on the art of tattooing and the community behind it!
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ARTIST MEET & GREET / AFTER PARTIES – COLUMBUS, OH
Pre-party Thursday starting at 8 pm!
It’s a “Hellabration”! Party, hang out and have fun with Hell City tattoo artists from around the world, collectors, and enthusiasts at the Big Bar to prepare for one hell of a wild weekend!
Thursday early artist setup will be from 5pm – 8pm in the ballroom. This gives artists a chance to partially setup prior to the fest, making opening the gates of Hell City on Friday go smooth!
Then Thursday evening, we give everyone the chance to meet, mingle, make appointments, and get ready for one hell of a weekend! The artist meet & greet will be free & open to the public Thursday night at the Bar. Be sure to come and hang out with all tattoo artists, as well as tattoo collectors and enthusiasts! The Meet & Greet starts at 8pm and goes till the Bar closes! Remember to drink responsibly and have good times with great people!
HAVE “ONE HELL OF A GOOD TIME” WITH HELL CITY FRIENDS AT THE KILLUMBUS BIG BAR!
Don’t miss out on the good times all weekend at the Big Bar on 2! Our sponsor will be hosting Hell City’s music for the entire weekend of the festivities. From Rockin’ music to LIVE DJ appearances, they will be sure to keep the party going all night long! Be sure to stay tuned to the bar music for periodical announcements to let you not to miss out on all the exciting events going on all weekend of The Hell City Tattoo Festival!
AFTER PARTY - IT’S A HELLABRATION!
Douse your demons at the Big Bar on 2 in Ohio!
Hell City after parties are definitely not to be missed! Last years after parties were out of hand every night and we’re sure this years will be the same!! Come join other tattoo artists in the festivities at the Big Bar on 2. Drink, mingle, and have one hell of a good time!
HAVE “ONE HELL OF A GOOD TIME” WITH HELL CITY FRIENDS AT THE KILLUMBUS BIG BAR!
Don’t miss out on the good times all weekend at the Big Bar on 2! Our sponsor will be hosting Hell City’s music for the entire weekend of the festivities. From Rockin’ music to LIVE DJ appearances, they will be sure to keep the party going all night long! Be sure to stay tuned to the bar music for periodical announcements to let you not to miss out on all the exciting events going on all weekend of The Hell City Tattoo Festival!
Unwind over a cocktail. Offering everything from local brews to the finest wines by the glass, this Columbus bar is a gathering spot for hotel guests and locals alike. Enjoy panoramic views of the downtown skyline while savoring daily happy drink specials!
BLITZ BAR
99.7 FM THE BLITZ is the proud sponsor of the Hell City Big Bar on 2 where they will be DJing live from the Festival as well as keeping THE BLITZ music rolling at the bar the entire weekend. Also, don’t miss THE BLITZ sponsored bands at the Hell City Main Stagethroughout the weekend!
Don’t miss your chance to meet the Blitz crew at this year‘s Hell City Tattoo Fest from 99.7 The Blitz. Ronni Hunter of the Blitz will be at the Hell City Saturday night after party at the Blitz Bar (big bar on 2) with all the hellions that are there at the festival for one hell of a good time! 99.7 FM THE BLITZ is the proud sponsor of the Hell City Big Bar on 2 where they will be DJing live from the Festival as well as keeping THE BLITZ music rolling at the bar the entire weekend. Also, don’t miss THE BLITZ sponsored bands at the Hell City Main Stage throughout the weekend!
DRINK ‘N DRAW AT HELL CITY BIG BAR ON 2!
“Work your pencil while you wet your whistle!” at Hell City Killumbus. Bring your iPads, Wacoms, or even vintage art supplies over to the area by the bar and pull up a chair. No Paints allowed for this event!
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